OZNā„¢ Journal

Antioxidants Explained

As a consumer who cares about the health of your skin, you have no doubt heard about and seen some of the many products available that contain antioxidants. Antioxidant is a health and beauty buzzword these days, and it seems as if it is everywhere. You have probably read that antioxidants are good for...

The Problem with Parabens

We are a society of informed consumers. You take notice when controversy arises, especially when that controversy involves products that you and your family use on a regular basis. One such controversial issue is the use of parabens in your cosmetic and skin care products. Parabens can be found in about eighty five percent...

The Beauty of Yoga

What is Yoga? Ā This is a complex question, as yoga means different things to different people.Ā  However, from an objective standpoint, essentially yoga is the integration of seeming opposites to create a whole. The actual word ā€˜yogaā€™ derives from the Sanskrit word yuj, which means to yoke or bind, often interpreted as union, or...

Z is for Zinc

You have probably heard the saying that true beauty starts on the inside. When you consider all of the vitamins and nutrients that your body needs to function properly, the idea that beauty begins on the inside takes on an entirely new meaning. Your body depends on an incredible variety of nutrients for balanced,...

Why You Should NEVER Smoke

You donā€™t need me to tell you how bad smoking is for your health; we have all heard that lecture time and time again. Ā But you might be surprised to know how damaging it is to your looks as well.Ā  In fact, smoking is rated one of very top worst things you can do...

Alcohol Effects on Skin

We all know the old adage ā€œYou are what you eat.ā€Ā  The same wisdom applies to what you drink, especially when it comes to alcoholic beverages. Alcohol consumption effects can be drastic and affect many organs outside of just your liver. (The largest organ, your skin, can become permanently damaged if you arenā€™t careful.)...

Steaming to Open Pores

After a long, stressful day, think of the simple pleasure you get from taking a soothing, steamy shower. You are able to unwind, wash away the impurities accumulated over the day, and when you immerse from that steamy room, you are left feeling rejuvenated, fresh, and clean. This invigorating feeling doesnā€™t have to be...